Community Housing Cymru
Community Housing Cymru is the membership body for housing associations and community mutuals in Wales, which are all not-for-profit and provide around 158,000 homes and housing services throughout Wales. We promote the voluntary housing sector in Wales and the relief of financial hardship through the sector's provision of low cost social housing.
Activities & Mission
Community Housing Cymru is the membership body for housing associations and community mutuals in Wales, which are all not-for-profit and provide around 158,000 homes and housing services throughout Wales. We promote the voluntary housing sector in Wales and the relief of financial hardship through the sector's provision of low cost social housing.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 42% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,121,341 | £1,909,854 | £1,855,782 | £506,496 | £488,687 | 19 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,974,938 | £1,692,040 | £1,646,224 | £239,009 | £214,690 | 21 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,734,527 | £1,668,312 | £1,668,312 | £105,111 | £76,854 | 22 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,891,721 | £1,847,397 | £1,847,397 | £185,896 | £154,313 | 22 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,789,707 | £2,342,506 | £1,719,506 | -£356,428 | £687,572 | 22 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Community Housing Cymru
What does Community Housing Cymru do?
Community Housing Cymru is the membership body for housing associations and community mutuals in Wales, which are all not-for-profit and provide around 158,000 homes and housing services throughout Wales. We promote the voluntary housing sector in Wales and the relief of financial hardship through the sector's provision of low cost social housing.
How much income did Community Housing Cymru report in 2025?
Community Housing Cymru reported total income of £2.12m and reported expenditure of £1.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Community Housing Cymru?
Community Housing Cymru has a program ratio of 87.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Community Housing Cymru registered as a charity?
Community Housing Cymru was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2009 as charity number 1128527. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Community Housing Cymru?
Community Housing Cymru is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Community Housing Cymru operate?
Community Housing Cymru operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Community Housing Cymru a registered charity?
Yes — Community Housing Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128527.
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